Energy Programs

Weatherization

Designed to conserve energy and cut down on the fuel costs of eligible applicants. Eligibility is based on a household’s total annual gross income. Applicants deemed eligible have their residences, whether owned or rented, audited by a Weatherization Program Auditor. The auditor recommends repairs and improvements that will reduce infiltration and heat loss. The program will then see that the appropriate materials are installed in the home by weatherization crew members. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about Weatherization.

Counties covered: Hill, Liberty & Blaine

Reservations covered: Rocky Boy & Fort Belknap

**Tribal Weatherization**: Contact 406-265-6743 and ask for the Weatherization Department for an application or Download Weatherization application. Households must be tribal LIEAP approved.

LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)

The LIEAP heating season is October 1 - April 30. Counties covered for our agency: Blaine, Hill, and Liberty. Reservations covered: None

If you were on the program last year and have notmoved you will receive a pre-printed application in the mail beginning October 1st. If you have moved since your last application was submitted, you must call 1-800-640-6743, come to the office, or download the 2018-2019 LIEAP application here.

All records and information provided by you or obtained through verification are confidential and are notavailable to the public. Reminder: If you applied last season and have not moved, the state will mail you a pre-printed application.

LIEAP (pronounced LEE-AP) was created to help low-income people pay for rising energy costs. Fuel assistance is federally funded. Program eligibility is determined by the household’s total annual gross income and total current liquid assets. (Applicant's household expenses are not considered in LIEAP eligibility determination). Assistance is available to both owners and renters, including renters whose heating costs are included in their rent, but not subsidized. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information and income guidelines. (Funds are currently available)

Energy Share

Is your household on the verge of having your heating disconnected? Need help with a deposit? Energy Share of Montana was established by a group of concerned people representing utility companies and nonprofit agencies. They recognized the need to help people who do not necessarily quality for government programs but may still need a "hand up" at times. If you qualify for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) you are asked to apply for LIEAP first.

Energy Share is an interest-free loanissued no more than once every ten years and is not a yearly subsidy. Recipients are asked to repay their assistance back, which in turn helps others' facing similar energy emergencies. Energy Share is available for Hill, Blaine and LIberty county residents 12 months of the year. Please call, 406-265-6743 or 1-800-640-6743. Do not wait to be disconnected....help could be available. (Funds are available) DOWNLOAD ENERGY SHARE APPLICATION

Hill County Electric Program

Hill County Electric Cooperative (HCE) contributes funds to assist low-income, LIEAP eligible, members in meeting their energy needs. This program normally begins early January of each year and continues until funding has been depleted. Funds are NOT available.

Big Flat Electric Program

Big Flat Electric Cooperative (BFE) contributes funds to assist low-income, LIEAP eligible, members in meeting their energy needs. This program normally begins early January and continues until funding has been depleted. Completed applications are processed first come, first served. There is an application process. Funds are NOT available.